Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Four persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Karakkai village in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, firing sporadically and causing panic among villagers.
The villagers were said to have resisted the initial attack and forced the bandits to retreat from Karakkai. However, the attackers later moved to nearby Gwargwabe village in Nahuche District of the same LGA, where they set several houses on fire.
As a result of the arson, four persons were burnt to death, about 10 animals and no fewer than 50 grain silos were also destroyed.
Three other residents sustained gunshot injuries during the attacks.
On Friday morning, joint security and emergency responders visited the affected communities to assess the situation.
The injured victims were taken to a hospital in Nahuche for medical treatment, while efforts are ongoing to support the affected families and restore calm to the area.
Residents of Bungudu LGA appealed to the authorities to strengthen security presence in rural communities to prevent further attacks.
